Kawasaki 2003–2004 Engine And Engine Cooling recall
Recalled January 12, 2004 · NHTSA recall 04V023000 · Kawasaki
Hazard
THIS COULD CAUSE OIL TO LEAK FROM THE OIL FILTER, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE OIL FILTER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 2, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KAWASAKI AT 1-949-770-0400.
Units
6,958 units
Description
ON CERTAIN 2003 VULCAN 1500 CLASSIC, 1500 DRIFTER, 2003-2004 1500 MEAN STREAK, 2003 1600 CLASSIC, AND 2003-2004 NOMAD FL MODEL MOTORCYCLES, HIGH OIL PRESSURE UPON A COLD START-UP CAN DEFORM THE OIL FILTER CARTRIDGE.
What to do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE OIL FILTER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 2, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KAWASAKI AT 1-949-770-0400.
Product
Kawasaki NOMAD FL · Kawasaki VN1500-E6 · Kawasaki VN1500-L4 · Kawasaki VN1500-L4L · Kawasaki VN1500-L5 · Kawasaki VN1500-L5L · Kawasaki VN1500-P2 · Kawasaki VN1500-P2L · Kawasaki VN1500-R3 · Kawasaki VN1500-R3L · Kawasaki VN1600-A1 · Kawasaki VN1600-A1L · Kawasaki VULCAN
Manufacturer(s)
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →